Qatar University is hiring around 35 to 40 EFL teachers for 08/2008. Read the previous posts before applying, otherwise you will find yourself in a total mess. Been warned.

Not necessarily. A proportion of past and present employees were/are also likely as satisfied with QU as they were with the HCT and other Gulf institutes. Those teachers with, loosely speaking, an 'abrasive' personality, a reactionary approach and personality issues tend to have a conflictual time in most Gulf institutes. Others can manage to work out their time relatively trouble-free.

Qatar University is hiring around 35 to 40 EFL teachers for 08/2008. Read the previous posts before applying, otherwise you will find yourself in a total mess. Been warned.

Not necessarily. A proportion of past and present employees were/are also likely as satisfied with QU as they were with the HCT and other Gulf institutes. Those teachers with, loosely speaking, an 'abrasive' personality, a reactionary approach and personality issues tend to have a conflictual time in most Gulf institutes. Others can manage to work out their time relatively trouble-free.

Right on bje
I just warned potential employees about the place since QU does not deserve them . But it is suggested that a poster's attitude & character leaves much to desire (Arrogance/multiple personality disorder/ complex of inferiority and the list goes on.

It appears that in this forum, help is not needed for the "potential victims" as it seems that a very few posters always tend to fix the bad institutions' reputations. Who are these posters anyways?

Qatar University is hiring around 35 to 40 EFL teachers for 08/2008. Read the previous posts before applying, otherwise you will find yourself in a total mess. Been warned.

Not necessarily. A proportion of past and present employees were/are also likely as satisfied with QU as they were with the HCT and other Gulf institutes. Those teachers with, loosely speaking, an 'abrasive' personality, a reactionary approach and personality issues tend to have a conflictual time in most Gulf institutes. Others can manage to work out their time relatively trouble-free.

Right on bje
I just warned potential employees about the place since QU does not deserve them . But it is suggested that a poster's attitude & character leaves much to desire (Arrogance/multiple personality disorder/ complex of inferiority and the list goes on.

It appears that in this forum, help is not needed for the "potential victims" as it seems that a very few posters always tend to fix the bad institutions' reputations. Who are these posters anyways?

I need a balanced view from others and if I am wrong, I give up.

I'm really not sure what you're trying to say. Are you teaching in SE Asia now?

I find it interesting the people who are not at QU feel that they have the right to make inaccurate negative (and tiresomely repetitious) accusations about a place 'for a friend' while insisting that others don't have the right to do the same with more accurate and more positive information which they have learned from friends currently teaching there.

Yes, QU is hiring many teachers this year. But, it is not because they fired such a large number (a normal percentage for a department of this size in the Gulf), but because the department is expanding. Not to mention that your number is hugely inflated... it is nearly half of the number you suggest.

Should people look at the threads here? Of course. It is good to know as many facts as you can. QU is not employment nirvana where you will want to spend the rest of your career. But it is far from the worst employer in the gulf and will be fine for a contract or two if you have realistic expectations. The pay and benefits are decent and dependable.

I have read a lot of negative things here about various employers in the Middle East. After some careful thought, it occurs to me that I am in the same/similar situation where I am. I have been working on a semester by semester basis for peanuts, no job security, sometimes no health insurance if I don't make full time status....adjuncts and temporaries are not treated very well sometimes. It's part of life. Hey, I'm lucky to have a job at all here. A lot of people don't! I have decided that if I must suffer, I'd much rather make double or triple the money PLUS have my housing and medical provided PLUS see the world (or at least part of it) PLUS see it with my hubby. It's a sacrifice I'm willing to make. The only drawback will be leaving my grandchildren. However, another PLUS is VACATION! And, it doesn't have to be forever.
Thanks for your balanced contributions on the forum, VS.

All I gotta say, is that the Foundations Director, a certain Dr. Al-A, is a jerk. I have no axe to grind, but have been done wrong by him and, get this, I never worked for him! So, MTCW, I half believe what is written about this place.

I've met w/ multiple people from QU and have got a very positive vibe. The salary is actually much better for the average MA TESOL w/ 3 years experience at HCT. Unlike most Gulf institutions which require you to be on campus 40 hours/week, QU ENglish foundation dept does not.

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It appears that in this forum, help is not needed for the "potential victims" as it seems that a very few posters always tend to fix the bad institutions' reputations. Who are these posters anyways?

I find this rather amusing, since your handle a few others are seemingly on this board to ruin QU's reputation while others are attempting to get a balanced perspective.

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May be I am posting on behalf of the person you think.

And herein lies the problem. Disgruntled former employee wants to create as much problems for the dept as possible. If your posts, Chrisdaveloshoff, actually showed some pros/cons, gave specific details, and didn't constantly repeat this "hire and fire" policy you like to refer to then I would consider you a more credible source. I've now corresponded w/ a few different teachers at QU whose experiences are very different from your "friend's" own experiences.
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Certainly the word on the street is that some people who went from Saudi Arabia to Doha were not too impressed.

Having tried Doha myself (not with QU) I must admit I prefer KSA, but of course I am a tired old reactionary. (Mind you Biggles "Bomber" McBeath on another thread has suggested I am an agent of "Socialist Worker".)

Reactionaries ? In the SWP ? Not sure. I know that IS, or the SW, or whatever it calls itself now, was set up and run by that tired old Schachtmanite, Ygael Glucktein, who preferred to call himself "Tony Cliff".
He made quite a nice living for himself out of it too.

I'm checking out of Qatar tomorrow. I've quit my job and taking an R&R break for a couple of months. I applied to this joint last November on the advice of a doll I met at Garveys. They didn't reply to my follow up letter or email. When I asked why on this site, I got shot down by someone who cheerleads for them. I have an MA from a good US university. I have the right experience. What I find really strange is that they are offering contracts to people without proper qualifications. One of our exGulag teachers with no MA and a heavy accent is going to work there. I just met a teacher who used to work at the joint who said it's all about personal politics. It makes you wonder about this joint. How do they select the teachers they interview and offer jobs to? Good qualifications and proper credentials are evidently not enough for some teachers but other people know how to play the game and get hired even without the right degree. Anyhoo, on my way to Phuket and then on to the UAE where the big bucks are. Good job I didn't get a reply with this joint.